Add 4/28 and 3/24
4/28 + 3/24 is 15/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
4/28 = 4 × 6/28 × 6 = 24/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168 - Add the two like fractions:
24/168 + 21/168 = 24 + 21/168 = 45/168 - 45/168 simplified gives 15/56
- So, 4/28 + 3/24 = 15/56
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